Juliette was nervous. It was 11:30 and Daniel was supposed to arrive at 12:00. She did not know if she could go through with this. Her stomach was tied in knots, and she felt light headed. "Deep breaths," she told her self, "deep breaths."

Just then the doorbell rang, cutting into her thoughts. She opened the door, and sure enough it was Daniel Jackson.

"Merry Christmas Daniel," Juliette greeted him.

"Thanks, you too."

"Come on into the kitchen. I'm sure you're hungry."

Daniel sat at the table while Juliette made them both a sandwich. They were about half way through the meal when Daniel asked, "What is it that you wanted to tell me?"

Juliette paused a second, then she looked straight at him and said, "Daniel, I want to tell you we –"

Juliette was interrupted by the front door slamming. A girl of about 16 came running in. She had long medium brown hair, and beautiful blue eyes. "Mom," she started, "I need a $10. I forgot to get Brittany a Christmas gift so I'm going to give her a $10."

As Juliette dug a $10 out of her purse the girl turned to Daniel and gave him a shy smile, and as soon as she had the money she was out the door.

"That whirlwind was my … our daughter, Danielle."

Daniel dropped his sandwich and nearly chocked on the bite he had taken.

"Daughter? How can I have a daughter?" He paused for a second clearly thinking about what he had just said, "Never mind, I know how"

Daniel sat in silence for a few minutes digesting the information he had just been told. He started to say something then stoped. He seemed to be trying to sort it all out before he spoke.

Finally in a very controlled voice he said, "Why didn't you tell me? I had a right to know I have a daughter."

"Well, the short answer is, I did not want to ruin your life."

"How could knowing I have a daughter possibly ruin my life."

"You remember when you asked me to marry you and I told you that I would just slow you down."

Daniel nodded.

"I know if I had told you after I found out I was pregnant you would have insisted that we get married, and then you would have tried to support us. If you had done that your academics would have suffered and you would not be where you are today. I wanted you to be all you can be and not be held back by something I could handle on my own."

Daniel seemed to accept this, then he asked, "Does she know who I am?"

"Sort of, her last name is Jackson, and I told her about you as she grew-up. I even showed her the pictures of us I have, but as far as a few minutes ago, I doubt that she knew."

Daniel was going to ask another question when his cell phone rang. After talking briefly he hung up.

"Juliette, I have to go. If it's OK, how about all of us meet Tuesday night at Pizza Hut and get to know each other a little better?"

"That sounds great! Pizza Hut is one of our favorites. Is about 6:00 OK with you?"

"Sure"

Daniel picked up his coat and started out the door.

"Daniel"

Upon hearing his name Daniel stopped and turned around to face Juliette.

"Thanks for being so cool about this. I know it is a shock and a lot to handle."

Daniel just smiled as he left. On his way to the SGC he thought about all he has just learned. When Daniel arrived at Stargate Command he went straight to General Landry's office where the rest of SG-1 had already gathered. Daniel took the seat beside Carter.

As Daniel sat down Gen. Landry started, "Nice of you to join us today, Dr. Jackson."

Daniel was still in a world of his own and just replied, "Sorry."

Landry continued with the meeting, "The inhabitants of P7X-762 contacted us a few minutes ago, and they have decided to open trade negotiations, but they want SG-1 to be there and are throwing a feast in your honor at 1900 hours. I suggest you get ready. Dismissed."